Policy & Legal: Page 39

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    AAP urges end to corporal punishment in schools

    The practice of hitting children is used disproportionately and can lead to adverse impacts on students, the medical organization says.

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
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    ‘Education culture wars’ legislation heats up

    Some 177 bills that would regulate school operations, climate or curriculum have been introduced nationwide this year.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Equity in Education

    From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    How are districts preparing for the end of American Rescue Plan funds?

    Superintendents anticipate reductions to specialist staffing, summer learning programs and staff compensation, according to a report from AASA.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Voters’ top K-12 concerns include pandemic learning recovery, scant funding

    A new poll from the National Education Association shows culture wars are a low educational priority for a majority of likely voters.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Washington to launch special educator apprenticeship program

    The U.S. Department of Labor awarded $3.5 million to the state to tackle its special education teacher shortage.

    By • Aug. 22, 2023
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    House Republicans’ bill would freeze Education Department hiring

    Lawmakers characterize it as a first step in returning education policy decisions to the local and state levels.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Cyberattacks cost New Haven Public Schools over $6M

    The Connecticut city has recovered $3.6 million after hackers compromised the email of the school district’s chief operating officer.

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From emerging K-12 tech to a state’s efforts to tackle disproportionality in special education, what did you learn from our stories the week of Aug. 14?

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    North Carolina restricts transgender student athletes in veto override

    A Republican supermajority voted to prohibit transgender girls from competing on sports teams aligning with their gender identity.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Will new state definitions of “sex” exclude transgender students?

    Four states have enacted laws this year limiting the definition of "sex" to "male" or "female," setting up potential Title IX disputes.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Medicaid ‘unwinding’ explained for families in school toolkit

    Some 536,400 children have lost access to Medicaid and CHIP insurance since automatic renewals ended in April.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Tutoring firm settles claim alleging its recruiting algorithm screened out applicants over 60

    EEOC said an applicant was immediately rejected when she used her real birth date, but received an interview when she reapplied using a more recent date.

    By Kate Tornone • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Facial recognition risks ‘may outweigh the benefits’ for schools

    There is little proof the technology prevents violent incidents in schools, according to the New York State Office of Information Technology Services.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    One year in, what has the White House tutoring initiative accomplished?

    We spoke with the head of the partnership overseeing the initiative to find out how much progress has been made on recruiting 250,000 tutors and mentors.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Federal proposal could reshape how districts accommodate pregnant employees

    Under EEOC proposed rules, staff could be excused from performing one or more essential job functions for a potential total of nearly two years.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Schools using nonpunitive approaches to tackle chronic absenteeism

    Compliance-driven attendance policies are being replaced by trauma-informed practices and family engagement activities.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Updating school nutrition standards could save 10,600 lives per year

    Aligning school meals standards with national dietary guidelines would improve children’s health, a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Feds urge colleges to partner with schools to navigate SCOTUS race-conscious ruling

    Education, Justice departments outline what colleges can still consider, offering guidance for school counselors as they help students through the application process.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Maryland awards $3M to combat racial disproportionality in special ed

    The funds will target overidentification of students of color who are classified as having intellectual and emotional disabilities.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Montana scores rare federal testing waiver in favor of through-year assessment

    Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the waiver will encourage more schools to participate in the field test while maintaining rigorous standards.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    TIAA hit with class-action lawsuit over MOVEit data breach

    The suit claims the teachers’ retirement fund did not properly handle sensitive information compromised in the far-reaching cyberattack.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From teacher retention initiatives to another state implementing universal school meals, what did you learn from our stories the week of August 7?

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Maryland parents seek religious opt-out from LGBTQ+ curriculum

    In a state without a “Don’t Say Gay” law, Muslim and Christian parents are suing a large school district over their First and 14th amendment rights.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Massachusetts becomes 8th state to adopt universal school meals

    Five states have enacted such policies this year — a sign that momentum is growing for free school breakfast and lunch for all students.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Charter school funding averages 30% less than traditional public schools

    Charter schools in major cities received, on average, $7,147 less per pupil during the 2019-20 school year, a new study finds.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023